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Apple yogurt pancakes stacked with maple syrup and cinnamon

Apple Yogurt Pancakes

Soft and fluffy Apple Yogurt Pancakes made with grated apples and creamy yogurt for natural sweetness and a tender texture. This easy breakfast recipe is perfect for beginner cooks and busy families who want a quick homemade meal using simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium apple, grated
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or blended oats
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp milk (optional, to adjust batter)
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil for cooking

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • box grater
  • whisk
  • nonstick skillet or griddle
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Peel the apple if desired and grate it using a box grater until finely shredded.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, egg, and milk until smooth and well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until combined. Fold in the grated apple.
  5. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes so the flour can absorb moisture and create softer pancakes.
  6. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.
  7. Cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup, yogurt, apple compote, or chopped nuts.

Notes

Use Greek yogurt for thicker, richer pancakes or regular yogurt for a lighter texture. If the batter feels too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk. Sweet apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala work best. For a healthier variation, replace flour with blended oats to make oatmeal apple yogurt pancakes. Serve warm with maple syrup, yogurt, apple compote, or chopped nuts.